Technician-Unit Support Adult Med-Surg Step-down Unit FT Day - Arnett

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

9h

About The Position

The Technician-Unit Support provides a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department. The role administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team while maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment. The technician provides information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors. Duties may include scheduling tests and procedures, maintaining patient records, signing patients in and out of the unit, and ordering, receiving, and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team. The role may also require continuous observation, including suicide prevention.

The schedule is 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with every-third-weekend and holiday rotations. The employee must remain full time for at least one year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous comparable acute patient care experience or successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA, or attainment of certification upon completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must remain full time for at least one year.

Nice To Haves

• CPR may be required to complete the Unit Secretary training program.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Provide support to the patient care team.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for patients.
• Provide information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors.
• Schedule patient tests and procedures, as needed.
• Maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit, as needed.
• Order, receive, and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team, as needed.
• Provide continuous observation, including suicide prevention, when required.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED